Mixed global trade notes and industrial advances from 1912
A collage of data reports and anecdotes covers exports from Lyone to the United States, Canadian railway electrification projects in Vancouver, wages for ready made clothing workers, and various global developments. The item touches on trichinosis risks in pork, public health concerns, parliamentary representatives from Guadeloupe, global population figures, ship tonnage, notable diamonds, medical transfusion earnings, and industrial innovations worldwide.
Negro Convicted in Slaying of Ida Leegson at Argo
A jury found a Black man guilty of the murder of Ida Leegson, who was lured by an advertisement near Argo, Alabama. Witnesses tied the suspect to carrying Leegson’s suitcase and pawning her watch after the crime.
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Ida Leegson
Chieneo
Mise
Leerron
Argo
Witneresnigo
Mies Leegeon
Chicago sleuths in fatal battle on the levee
In Chicago vice district a fatal shooting left detective Stanley J. Alena dead and three officers wounded. The clash involved Merrill Amart and Sloop, with questions over who fired first as crowds of levee characters clashed with police. The chaos spurred multiple unit deployments and shifting responsibilities within the department.
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Chicago
Deparcmeri
Stanley J. Alena
John
Sloop
Birns Porter
Joseph Merrill
Kreg Almart
Morals Squad
James C. Carroll
Gregeon
Tt Wor
View
Alroy
Merrill
Amart
Birne
Vice District
Marnix
Wo C¢ Dannenberg
M. L. C. Fookhouser
Damenders
Blinx
Uncle Sam lends aid to Mexicans in Mexico crisis
Washington July 18 The United States pressed General Carranza and the Carbajal government for an immediate halt to fighting and a peaceful transfer of power in Mexico City to the constitutionalists. John Silliman and Jose Castellot pursued guarantees for lives and property of Huerta supporters while negotiations and possible amnesty for clerics were discussed. An official note warned of complications from Carranza's repudiation of debts tied to the Huerta regime, as European powers seek to preserve those claims.
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Washington
United States
Carranga
Carbajal
Mexico City
John Silliman
Wilson
Carranza
Huerta
Berdee
Mexico
Silliman
Jose Castellot
Francieco Carbajal
Corbajal
Bryan
Alr
Caostellot
Constitutionaliety
Renna
Peach Carrange
Carranna
Poerty
Euorope
Will Play Hoppe in New York and Montreal Matches
In terse notes, Melbourne ligmen and Maattsh pref eandednet hire Stabe for matches begun by Willie Thopegee. The event references upcoming plays in New York and Montreal with plans to stage bouts and field players in league and exhibition settings.
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Melbourne
Ligmen
Stabe
Lomlon
Willie Thopegee
Ant
MognabbAliarde
New York
Bey
Montreal
Proposal to Abolish Navy Plucking Board
An unclear Washington text notes a representative proposing retirement and promotion changes within the Navy, mentioning Britton of Utah and a request to abolish the plucking board. The fragmentary wording suggests a political or administrative move affecting naval personnel decisions and potential promotions.
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Navy
Britton
Ute
Tedas
Byatere
Eeylah Baal
Ilene Fy
Olferre
Olen
Unknown assailant of girl lynched in Whitney Oregon
An inquest was held into the death of an unidentified girl in Whitney Oregon after she was attacked. The body was found yesterday, and lynching followed the assault. Officials report no further details on suspects or motive.
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Whitney
Ore
Inga
J Tl
Committees Lag On Anti Trust Bill Work In Senate
Washington July 18 committees in the Senate Judiciary and Interstate Commerce were behind on anti trust and railway securities legislation. The Judiciary panel advanced the Clayton bill with a sub committee drafting a tentative meaning and aiming to present a near finished measure to the full body early next week. The Interstate Commerce Committee planned continued work on the railway securities bill, with no meeting since Monday, while progress remained hampered by draft errors and incomplete provisions.
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Waashington
Senate Judiciary and
Interaliate Commerce
Judiciary Committee
Interstate Commerce
Widow of daring yegg bests cops in New Orleans tale
New Orleans reports detail the widow Eva Slack MacCorkle Craven daughter of a West Virginia ex governor and wife of Charles Lee Prater a famed safecracker who was killed in Florida She refuses to reveal the hiding place of 4000 in cash and 16000 in diamonds saying the money is hidden near Savannah Ga Claims she will guard the fortune and continue to live in luxury aided by vivid society ties and a past spent in a Toronto convent and Ontario upbringing.
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New Orleans
Charities Craven
Charles Prater
Savannah
Dixie
Gregg Hae
MacCorkle
West Virginia
Charlie
Florida
Craven
Society
Dallas
Palm Beach
Charles Lee Prater
J. B. Prater
Charles Lee Prator
Jacksonville
Fla
J. H. Prator
Prator
Myelf
Vas
Mfe
Toronto
Canada
Hamilton
Ont
Charleston
W. Vo
Union and Non-Union Mine Clash at Prairie Creek
Reports from Fort Smith Arkansas describe violent clashes between union and non union miners at the Mammoth Vein Coal plant near Prairie Creek. One mine tipple burned and a dynamited telephonetube knocked out. A strike has persisted for months. sheriff’s posse dispatched to riot scene.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Mammoth Vein Coal Company
Prairie Creek
Muntington
Sheriff's Office
Cheenwood
Tornado in Kentucky Leaves Two Dead and Many Injured
A Kentucky town reports two people killed and several injured as a tornado struck July 11. Officials estimate damage near 50000 dollars. A woman and her three year old nephew Bonnie Prior are among the victims, with family members left in darkness after the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderne Ky
Four Found Living in Cave in Forest near Benville Ark
William Ewing and his three children were rescued after surviving seven months in a forest cave. Once a prosperous farmer, Ewing faced floods, illness, and the death of his wife and other children. The family subsisted on bark and scarce food, rescued in a starved condition.
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Benville
Ark
William Ewing
Ewing
Tony
New Haven Board Named Defendants in Recovery Suit
Boston July 18 A suit filed in the New Haven supreme court seeks the appointment of a receiver or special master to prosecute claims totaling 206 million dollars against the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad directors and estates. Whipple Scara Ogden, trustees for minority stockholders, urge restitution for funds allegedly expended illegally to build the New Haven system. The complaint seeks injunctive relief halting stock disposition and names Clea Bull Vaughan’s will trustees as plaintiffs on behalf of all stockholders. The action claims breaches of duty connected with the acquisition of Boston Maine trolley and steamship properties, alleging losses of about 102 million dollars with potential tripling to 26 million under federal anti trust law.
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Boston
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Supreme Court
Todu
Whipple, Scara & Ogden
Funda
New Haven
Brady
Clea Bull Vaughan
Wegallyie
Boston & Maine Trolley
New Haven Directors Refuse Massachusetts Stock Sale
In New York on July 18 the New Haven and Hartford Railroad directors, by unanimous vote, declined to sell Boston and Maine stock to Massachusetts under the state’s imposed conditions. They stated they have not ceded stance nor closed to negotiations, arguing the buyback covenant would render the shares unattractive to purchasers.
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New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford Mailroad Company
Massachusetts
Boston & Maine Railroad
Masasachusetta
New Haven
Hoston& Maine
Will Sue New Haven Road Under the Sherman Law
Washington July 11 After a conference between Attorney McReynolds and T Gregory an assistant in charge of the New Haven case negotiations were deemed failed and the department of justice would begin its Sherman act suit to dissolve the New Haven system within days The New Haven board of directors refused to accept the price set by Massachusetts on the sale of its Kosten and Maine railroad stock officials say a Sherman lawsuit is now the only course
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Washington
Owo
McReynolds
T. ¥. Gregory
New Haven
Department of Justice
New Flaven
Gregory
New Haven Board of Directors
Ferma
Miassachusetts
Kosten & Maine Railroad
Department
New Sealed Will Be Complete In A Few Days
Lieutenant Porte reports progress on sealing the America craft with a new bottom. After shortening the false bottom by two feet, trials showed improved stability with a 1300 wound load and no porpoising. Curtiss aims to complete water tight sealing and final testing by Saturday.
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John Cyril Porte
R. N
Pepe Publishing Company
New York
Curtios
Hammondsport
America
Weilheday
Curtias
Harmmondsport
Elmer Sperry
Sperry
Morahailnown Purse Loss Triggers Fatal Apoplexy
In Morahailnown on July 16 a woman who claimed she had lost her purse containing $25 collapsed and died of apoplexy. The incident occurred while a witness near her spoke, losing consciousness as the Northwestern crowd watched. Authorities note efforts to locate heirs and settle the estate as the case proceeds.
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Neb
Northwestern
Parnem
Unclear text with President Wilson visit and disorganized notes
The fragmented copy mentions President Wilson and a visit to a committee, then garbled references to nerves and an alleged attack. Reading shows no coherent event, names, dates, or clear outcome to summarize into a solid news item. The readable parts are insufficient to establish a definite report.
Grand jury to decide Florence Carman guilt in Carman murder case
Mineola N Y July 17 the grand jury weighing evidence against Florence Carman jailed on the charge of killing Mrs Laulee Hailey in Dr Carmans office June 30 expected to indict today or tomorrow three witnesses to testify with Carman possibly not allowed to speak if she testifies the district attorney said he would not question her witnesses included Frank Farrell who said a tall cloaked woman fired the shot and fled the scene
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Mineola
Florence Carman
Laulee Hailey
Mra
Carman
Farrell
Dr. Runes
Mia
Corby
Phineas Seaman
Smith
Frank J. Farrell
Supposed Victim of Wreck A White Slave Case Involving Toronto Pair
Ontario July 17. Mrs Hattie Willette believed victim of Empress of Ireland disaster in the St Lawrence river is arrested in Toronto with A Hensen and H Horn both of Toronto. They are detained while authorities decide if federal charges under the white slave traffic act will be pressed. Police allege Horn supplied money and Hengen kept it to bring Mrs Willette here. Two children are reported to be in Toronto.
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Ontario
Cel
Hattie Willette
St. Lawrence River
Toronto
Canada
A. Hensen
H. R. Horn
Horn
Hengen
Willette
Navy Plucking Board Under Fire in Congress Hearing
Rear Admiral Knight testified before the House naval committee that Captain John H. Gibbons and four other captains recently plucked added nothing to naval efficiency and detracted from it. Gibbons had three years at sea in 13, and his recon was flawless yet未 contributed little to naval science. A bill to reinstate Gibbons is pending. The hearing examines the plucking process and recent retirements as critics urge cases be reopened.
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Woashington
Knight
House Naval Committee Today
John H. Gibbons
Gibbons
Washington
House Naval Committee
John J. Gibbon
Utah
Congress
Gibbon
Naval
American Panama joint land commissioner ill after attack
David Marks III of Vauana and the Panama joint land commission is recovering from a cerebral hemorrhage and paralysis after a seizure yesterday. He became unconscious and was rushed to a hospital where doctors describe his condition as dangerous.
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Vauana
David Marke
Panama
Wilson Knocked Out by Birthday Dinner
Washington July 1 President Wilson had a light attack of indigestion today and canceled commitments. He had hoped to hold two conferences with New York businessmen and meet many congressmen on patronage questions. The president attended Secretary Sage's birthday dinner but was unwell.
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Washington
Wilan
New York Businessen
Wos
Secrtary Sage
Kanaas Public Utilities Commission Approves Bond Move
Topeka, Kan. July 16 The Kanaas Public Utilities Commission today reduced the progressive sleek image of the Kamaas City Mexico and Railroad Company for pig scenes to 20 million dollars but approved of laceme bond in the move besides allowing one borrow 6 million om ite lwo io
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Topehs
Kam
Kanaas Public Utilities Comminston
Kamaas City, Mexico & Railroad Company
Sealed Lifts Sky Ship Into Air With Ease
Lieutenant Porte reports progress on the America sea sled airboat. Trials show water spray reduced and planing achieved at 26 mph with a 1,300 pound load. Workers widen the sea sled bottom to seven feet six inches, extending the planing surface to enable water lift and eventual seaworthiness, aiming for completion and transatlantic flight readiness.
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Aerae
America
Hull
Planester
Curtiss
Wanumuakere
Tennis stars collapse under strain of play
Seabright New Jersey July 17 Lindley Murray and George Peabody Gardner struggle in a topsy third set. Murray faints and is carried from Bea bright Lawn Tennis club after Williams leads five all. Williams wins 9 4 4-6. Gardner beats Touchard earlier. Murray’s health takes a turn as heat affects Gardner and Sall default.
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Seabright
N. J
Lindley Murray
George Peabody Gardner Colla
Beabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club
Murray
Norris Williams
Williams
Williams Wis
Gall
Ardner
Gustave F. Touchard
Touchard
Unes
Sall
Memorial windows presented for Pocahontas by Dames of Virginia
From Grevewead July 17 fleets and crews of battleships Missouri and Illinois the Annapolis cadets and Ambassador page took part in the dedication of two Pocahontas memorial windows. The presentations were made by the Dames of Virginia.
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Pocahontas
Grevewead
Bngland
Missouri
Ulinois
Annapolis Novel
Ambassador Page
Dames of Virginia
Postmasters Named in Washington Jub Luck
Brief notice lists new postmasters including W Winona i moana, Harry B. Chivester, Pramie YT. Gallagher, Booth Cuseig culetian, and A tae fran emia, with limited readable details on the appointments.
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Washington, Jub
W Winona i Moana
Lown
Harry B. Chivester
Art Don
Pramie
Gallagher
Ant
Booth Cuseig
Culetian
A . Tae Fran Emia
Mystery in murder of man strangled by gag
Chicago reports a baffling homicide as a laborer was found suffocated by a handkerchief bearing crude marks. The unnamed victim appeared to have suffered a brutal strangulation, with no clear motive or suspect identified in the fragmentary notes.
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Chicago
Ehull
Wife Cannot Collect Pay for Household Duties
Jersey City court advisory decision held that a wife performing household duties cannot claim separate wages. The case arose from Mrs Herman M M Wendt seeking back pay of 6 a week for 16 years, total 6692, on property owned by her husband. The court ruled work in the home discharged a marital duty rather than a separate earnings obligation.
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Jersey City
N. Jy
Thin City
Herman mM. Wendt
Wits
Money King Will Not Desert Ship Board Meeting
New York July 17 reports before the directors meeting of the New York New Haven and Hartford indicate William Rockefeller will remain a director and John L Billard is not resigning. Key issues include a Sherman act suit, Interstate Commerce Commission report, and a Massachusetts stock sale clause for the Boston and Maine. Attorney General McReynolds may pursue dissolution if directors resist. A March report from the Interstate Commerce Commission is also due.
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New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
William Rockefeller
Rockefeller
John L. Billard
Interstate Commerce Commission
Massachusetts
Boston & Maine
New Yor, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Department of Fastion
Boston & Maine Stock Control
Board of Directors
McReynolds
New Haven
James H. Hustin
The
Railroad Strike Averted Hope Raised In Talks
Chicago July 1 A step toward resuming wage dispute negotiations between 84 000 railroad engineers and firemen and western railroads was taken by the conference committee in a letter to Brotherhood leaders asking for the definite propositions supported by the vote. The managers seek the basis for a possible settlement to avert a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Conference Committee
Undone
W. & Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
W Carter
Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen
A. W. Tretholm
Elks Parade Reaffirms Goat In National Reunion
At the 7th annual Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks national reunion in Denver a “baby elk” from New Hampshire led a grand parade. Western cowboys from Cheyenne and riders from Indiana and Utah joined a varied procession amid music from revolvers and decorated autos. The Goat was retained for initiation ritual as the Elks planned to appoint a committee to revise the ritual.
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Denver
Colo
Arist
Rochester
Aeta
Oakland
Boulder
Heyenne
Indiana
New Hampshire
the Benevolent and Protective Order of Ka
Cheyenne
Utah
Pension Board Names Medical Member in Des Moines
Washington July V reports on the pension board selection by M. J. Wade Democratic committeeman. Dr C D Rweet is named medical law member of the pension board at Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
M. J. Wade
CD. Rweet
The
Des Moines
Inventor of Player Piano Dies in New York
Fragmentary text notes a New York death of an inventor linked to the player piano, mentioning prewar era hints and charitable work. The readable portions identify the event but lack full names, dates, and context.
Duel Called Off With No Cause Found In France
Paris July 14 The issue caused by Paul De Cassagne of the AVtenne and Curt Lahm of the beer Tageblath was deemed without adequate reason for a duel. The quarrel centered on a dispute over the okie in slit of ame.
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Paris
Paul de Cassagne
Curt Lahm
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